Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 236CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 236CC 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 236CC 2011 measures 23,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 at 18,1 feet (2013). At 25 lbs and 28 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Sea Fox 236CC 2011 has a 135-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 236CC 2011 carries 101 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 236CC 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 236CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 236CC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise15°
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 1,700 lbs. (771 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg)
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. (1,271 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,680 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.28
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet23.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches279
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8